Female Productive Health: Addis Ababa (Urban) Versus Harar (Rural) (Essay Sample)

Female Productive Health: Addis Ababa (Urban) Versus Harar (Rural)
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Female Productive Health: Addis Ababa (Urban) Versus Harar (Rural)
Ranked position 99 out of 103 on the UNDP’s Human Poverty Index, Ethiopia is one of Africa’s and the world’s poorest states, with roughly 45% of its populace living below the poverty line. Characterized by a high mortality rate, the Ethiopian healthcare system is underfunded, understaffed, and inadequately stocked with medical supplies. The vast disparity between rural and urban Ethiopia culminates in a higher rural mortality rate, especially with four out of five Ethiopians leaving at least 10 kilometers away from a health facility. The few available specialists are overworked and underpaid, which explains why numerous Ethiopian doctors prefer working abroad. The low transition rate from high school to tertiary education further implies that the demand for healthcare is higher than its supply by trained, certified medical personnel; therefore, most Ethiopians in rural areas opt for traditional healers. Female reproductive health does decline between Addis Ababa and Harar owing to the inaccessibility of quality health care and few health care institutions in rural Ethiopia.
The Ethiopian healthcare system is underfunded limiting access to quality healthcare for most rural areas dwellers. As one of the world’s poorest nations, the government struggles with the provision of quality medical supplies, trained personnel, and health